Sewer

High pressure water is used through the sewer lines to remove debris and to clean the lines. The nozzles used during the jetting process are small enough to fit in even the smallest spaces in order to remove debris that could be lodged in corners or on the sides of the lines.

Think of sewer line slope as the pitch of a roof. The slope allows for the proper draining through the pipes. There should be a larger slope as the size of the pipes get larger and as the length of the pipes gets longer.

There are several reasons why a sewer line would back up including debris that gets clogged in the lines from materials that are flushed in the toilet or put down the kitchen sink. Tree roots can also invade the sewer lines, resulting in a backup in areas of the system.

If you own your home, then you’re responsible for sewer line repairs. If you’re renting
your home, then the owner of the home would be responsible unless the damage is
due to something that you did in the home or outside the home. Sometimes, sewer
repairs are the responsibility of a city or county if there is evidence that there was an
issue with the system that wasn’t repaired right away or if a pumping station backs up
into your basement.